Portia Matthews

Country Bumpkin bounces back to winning ways

Posted on September 4, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Despite a last-minute jockey change, Country Bumpkin delivered a strong performance at Hawera, New Zealand on Sunday. Originally, Jack Power was slated to ride the 10-year-old, but due to a fall in the previous race, Portia Matthews stepped in as his replacement. Matthews approached the race confidently, guiding the son of St Reims to the[...]

Posted on August 12, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Awapuni trainer Mark Oulaghan provided the highlight of the final day of the Riccarton Grand National meeting as he produced a winning double in the feature jumps events with stablemates West Coast and Berry The Cash. Rugged stayer West Coast was shooting for back-to-back titles in the Racecourse Hotel Motor Lodge 148th Grand National Steeplechase[...]

Posted on May 7, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Jumps jockey Portia Matthews enjoyed a home cooked meal and a few celebratory drinks with family on Saturday night after taking out the first race on the card at Te Rapa aboard versatile performer Tweedledee. The personable 25-year-old is one of the key figures in trainer Mark Oulaghan's Awapuni stable after making the move to[...]

Posted on August 1, 2022
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

If there was a prize for the biggest smile at Te Rapa on Saturday, then fledgling jumps jockey Portia Matthews would be a leading contender to take out the contest after posting her first win in the saddle aboard Keyboard Warrior in the Waikato Busy Bees Steeplechase (3900m). The 24-year-old was beaming as she received[...]

Country Bumpkin bounces back to winning ways

West Coast defends Grand National Steeplechase title

Matthews revels in Te Rapa triumph

Portia Matthews picks up first win

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